“Praise” or “Prase” or “Prays” or “Preys”—Which to use?

“Praise” or “Prase” or “Prays” or “Preys”

Overview

praise / prase / prays / preys are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

praise: (noun) an expression of approval and commendation. (noun) offering words of homage as an act of worship. (verb) express approval of.

prase: NA

prays: (verb) address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer.

preys: (noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. (noun) animal hunted or caught for food. (verb) profit from in an exploitatory manner.

Pronunciation

praise: p·r·EY·z

prase: NA

prays: p·r·EY·z

preys: p·r·EY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “praise”

…been met with criticism and praise for his changes in the…
…we see his mother-in-law lavishing praise upon him, in stark contrast…
…is disgusted when the authorities praise him and not his servant,…
…on the panegyrics and permanent praise of the "genius" of Stalin,…
…gets jealously angered at Aphrodite's praise for the Super Friends, she…
…and Louis has picked up praise from a variety of publications.
In Praise of the Cognitive Emotions and…
…New York Yankees, and received praise from his teammates.
…securing big-city exposure and critical praise for many of its features.
…disaster in 1862 it attracted praise from the Country's mining community…

Examples of “prase”

Examples of “prays”

…groups" with other parliamentarians and prays "all the time" and has…
As Carol prays for the return of her…
The dwarf prays for mercy and Jaufre commands…
…to salute Mecca when he prays... eats pigs and drinks wine;…
…practitioner is an individual who prays for others according to the…
In Islam a Muslim prays to God alone.
He prays to god to save him…
…his leadership abilities and also prays for guidance.
…their carnal desire, since Tobias prays to be free from such…
…on in her life, she prays for her daughter's well-being and…

Examples of “preys”

…on demersal resources, while pelagic preys such as sardines and anchovies…
…trophic level predator, which both preys and is preyed upon.
…behind Barbara to speak with her.

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